10:34 PM,
Feb. 9, 2013

Chocolates from Oliver Kita Chocolate Studio are made from free-trade, organic ingredients.

Written by

Karen Maserjian Shan
For the Poughkeepsie Journal

It's almost Valentine's Day. Fortunately, it's easy to celebrate in the green with environmentally sound gifts, goodies and get-togethers.

The Sierra Club, an environmental organization with more than 1.3 million members, offers a variety of environmentally sound tips for Valentine's Day on its website, www.sierraclub.org/holidays/valentines/tips.aspx.

Some ideas include making your own Valentine's Day cards or buying ones made of recycled materials, purchasing organic flower bouquets or giving potted plants, taking a nature hike with your valentine or going to a concert and ...